CRIMES & INCIDENTS WE must be a majority Dear Alamo region neighbors,
It is our obligation to make sure that a true majority decides the future of the Alamo region. We must be a true majority in our voting and be... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Feb 22, 2009 at 7:14 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 24, 2009 at 5:20 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Arts scene From the fates of the ancient Greeks to Rowan and Martin with their Fickle Finger of Fate, choruses, comics and commentators have contemplated fate's vicissitudes. As of 2007,... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 22, 2009 at 4:27 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 18, 2011 at 8:33 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES School board sadly accepts bad scenario With a dark and stormy night approaching on Friday the 13th, the PowerPointing was on the wall.
Read the full story here http://www.danvilleweekly.com/story.php?story_id=566... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 20, 2009 at 11:48 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 20, 2009 at 11:48 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES To Buy or Rent? - insights on a common question "Should I buy or rent?" With decreasing home prices throughout the Bay Area, this is a question that is no doubt running through the minds of many. The decision to rent an apa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 20, 2009 at 8:27 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 20, 2009 at 8:27 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Buchanan talks about state budget OK'd early Thursday Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D., Alamo), weary from the long and arduous state budget process, said Thursday she was pleased that they were able to reach an agreement but stat... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 20, 2009 at 10:14 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 22, 2009 at 12:58 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Danville man defrauded in lotto scam An act of kindness cost a Danville resident dearly, when he was bilked out of thousands of dollars in a scam involving the Superlotto. Danville Police Sgt. Dan Hoffman said th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 20, 2009 at 8:26 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 4, 2009 at 6:20 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Dirty politics Emotions are running high in the Alamo incorporation election, but that is no reason to start playing dirty.
Read the full story here http://www.danvilleweekly.com/story.php?... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 20, 2009 at 6:58 am There have been 32 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm.
AROUND TOWN Editorial opinion: Dirty politics Emotions are running high in the Alamo incorporation election, but that is no reason to start playing dirty. You may have noticed some "Yes on Measure A" signs with the plaint... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 19, 2009 at 9:02 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 24, 2009 at 9:45 pm.
AROUND TOWN Expansion of affordable housing REF: http://www.contracostatimes.com/search/ci_11731938?IADID=Search-www.contracostatimes.com-www.contracostatimes.com
Note the key point, “The (new Walnut Creek) law is re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood, on Feb 19, 2009 at 12:48 pm
AROUND TOWN Danville projects benefit from federal stimulus dollars On the same day that President Obama signed the federal stimulus bill into law, members of the Danville Town Council approved a resolution that will bring some of those dollar... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 18, 2009 at 9:29 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 20, 2009 at 2:38 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Rest in peace Last week someone expressed his opinion of 17-year-old Rylan Fuchs, who was shot in his front yard in Danville on Jan. 20 and died, in what police say may have been a drug-rel... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:37 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 6, 2009 at 2:49 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Deputies talking to Alamo teens about political sign thefts Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies are interviewing a pair of Alamo teenagers in connection with the theft of 20 political signs. Sheriff's Deputy Elmer Glasser, assigned ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:07 pm There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 24, 2009 at 9:38 pm.
AROUND TOWN Vets Hall committee brainstorm its uses In an effort to get a handle on renovating or rebuilding the Danville Vets Hall, the Veterans Building Steering Committee examined how the facility will be used, at its meetin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 16, 2009 at 9:31 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2009 at 9:31 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Of note Interning in Washington
Read the full story here http://www.danvilleweekly.com/story.php?story_id=3120 posted Friday, June 8, 2007, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 16, 2009 at 12:09 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2009 at 12:09 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Honey Bee closing; Rakestraw moving Faithful customers are flocking to Honey Bee Fashions in Danville's Iron Horse Plaza these days to check the going-out-of-business sales. But, more importantly, they want to s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 15, 2009 at 11:11 pm There have been 54 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2009 at 12:27 pm.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Schools prepare for deep cuts The school board was handed a possible script for the pending deep cuts, at its meeting Feb. 10, and few programs were left unscathed. Superintendent Steven Enoch had predicte... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:21 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:33 am.
AROUND TOWN Home ball field goes back to the drawing board The Lowe family is still trying to get OKs for their private baseball field for work that was done without permits in 2007. The Danville Planning Commission held a public hear... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:05 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 21, 2009 at 3:15 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Police chief will be 'freezin' for a reason' Special Olympics event organizers have convinced hundreds of people to take the Polar Plunge into the San Francisco Bay on Feb. 28 - including Danville Police Chief Chris Wenz... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2009 at 8:16 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:51 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Five home-buying myths As first-time homebuyers grow curious about the home-buying process, they often turn to friends and family for advice about purchasing a home. While these sources can provide ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2009 at 3:09 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 12, 2009 at 5:03 pm.
AROUND TOWN County in CRISIS
Contra Costa in Crisis:
What’s Ahead as the County Cuts Back
What will be cut-- or cut again? Childcare? Healthcare? Older Adult Services? Transportation? In-home Ca... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Community Courtesy, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2009 at 9:44 am
COMMENTS ON STORIES Monte Vista junior wins 'Poetry Out Loud' In its first year participating in the nationwide Poetry Out Loud competition, Monte Vista High School put in a strong showing, sending one student on to compete at the statew... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:19 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:19 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Immediate voting in Alamo For voters who have requested Permanent Vote by Mail status their official ballots were mailed last Monday February 2, 2009. If one of these voters hasn't received their ball... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Voter Information, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Feb 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 15, 2009 at 3:15 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Everything Indian Don Phelps received a depiction of Custer's last stand from a friend for his 10th birthday.
Read the full story here http://www.danvilleweekly.com/story.php?story_id=5616 pos... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 9, 2009 at 12:00 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 9, 2009 at 12:00 pm.
AROUND TOWN Waste authority improves rate increases Trash pickup in Danville is going to cost a bit more starting next month, following action by the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority. At its Jan. 29 meeting, the CCSWA approve... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 9, 2009 at 8:14 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 10, 2009 at 9:40 pm.
BOOKS & MOVIES Mark Curtis Holds Book Signing at Rakestraw Books Danville, California
Forget Congress! We launched our own economic stimulus package Friday night, February 6th. It's called a book sale! It was our first official in-store ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Mark Curtis, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Feb 8, 2009 at 12:55 pm